Miniature rose plant

Abstract

The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by Mars orange buds and flowers of distinctive form and further indentified by the erect, dwarf, compact plant.

The following is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant, hardy, dwarf, bushy, upright, much branched habit, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by buds and flowers which are in a color hue similar to Thanksgiving (Hybrid Tea--Rose--U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,524 -- expired) and giving a coloring effect of Mars orange flowers with buds being of Mars orange tinted brown and resembling Sheri Anne (Miniature Rose--U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,826) in form and size, having buds and flowers of a distinct and unusual appearance as compared to other miniature rose plants; said flowers being fully double, having unique cupped form; and further characterized by its vigor, abundant foliage and ease of propagation from softwood cuttings and by budding, and with an abundance of flowers.